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Message: <blockquote data-quote="paddy7" data-source="post: 3467454" data-attributes="member: 88594">I think that when dealing with the smaller - but 'proper' - bins, you should give some time to experimenting with eye positioning before making a full judgment. My experience has been that many criticisms are levelled at them by those who have not employed a little patience first.I think the M7 is a classic case in point. It is just in the nature of smaller optics that eye-positioning is a little more critical, and if moving directly from 8x42 or larger, some frustration may result initially.The M7 is the only bin i use with the eyecups fully down, but the view that way is stunning, wide and bright. The portability has made it a firm favourite with a couple of friends who do a lot of travelling (but aren't really birders).I've never experienced any problems with the hinges, or any other aspect of manufacture, although some have reported bubbling of armouring in time.Not me though.</blockquote>